The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex Selection (Autogas) (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 39,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.5
70.3
80.6
71.4 in
Width
70.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
59.4 in
Height
57.5 in
105.7
174
101.5
165.8
174 in
Length
165.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.89 %
General
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
P-J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
138 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
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21.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
21.93 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
30 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
10.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
307 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
307 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
116.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
159.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
116.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
